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Kuwait Retains GCC Secretary-General Post After Al-Hajraf Term Expires

Nayef al-Hajraf, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), speaks in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh, April 7, 2022. (AFP)
Nayef al-Hajraf, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), speaks in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh, April 7, 2022. (AFP)
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Kuwait Retains GCC Secretary-General Post After Al-Hajraf Term Expires

Nayef al-Hajraf, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), speaks in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh, April 7, 2022. (AFP)
Nayef al-Hajraf, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), speaks in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh, April 7, 2022. (AFP)

The Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) approved on Friday the desire of Kuwait to retain the post of GCC Secretary General for a second term starting from the end of the current term of the Secretary General Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf on January 31, 2023.

This came in the final communiqué of GCC's 43rd session, which kicked off in Riyadh as part of the GCC-China Summit for Cooperation and Development.

The GCC Ministerial Council will follow up on Kuwait’s nomination for its new candidate to uphold the position as of February 1, 2023, and complete the relevant procedures, according to the communiqué.

The Council expressed its deep appreciation for the great, sincere and distinguished efforts made by Al-Hajraf, whose term of office ends next January.

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How Saudi Arabia Contributes to Global Hunger Relief Efforts

Saudi food aid reaches those in need in Chad (SPA)
Saudi food aid reaches those in need in Chad (SPA)
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How Saudi Arabia Contributes to Global Hunger Relief Efforts

Saudi food aid reaches those in need in Chad (SPA)
Saudi food aid reaches those in need in Chad (SPA)

Following the global economic crisis of 1973 and its aftermath, Saudi Arabia provided a $50 million grant to the World Food Program (WFP) between 1975 and 1976 to support its food aid projects for those affected by the crisis.
This contribution marked the beginning of Saudi Arabia’s long-standing role as a generous supporter of the WFP, a partnership that has spanned half a century.
This historical support underscores Saudi Arabia's continued efforts to combat global hunger, a challenge that now impacts 343 million people worldwide.
Saudi support on the international stage has been extensive, either through direct assistance or coordination with the WFP, reaching numerous countries and continents. The partnership between Saudi Arabia and the WFP has been regarded by observers as a key model in the fight against hunger.
Recently, both parties reaffirmed their shared commitment to combating hunger by signing a new five-year cooperation agreement between the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center and the WFP, paving the way for a new chapter of potential projects.
The joint cooperation program adopts a multi-faceted approach to address humanitarian challenges in emergencies, capacity building, disaster risk reduction, and logistics.
“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian support plays a valuable role in WFP’s efforts to stop hunger and malnutrition in their tracks. As we look to the future, we are pleased to reaffirm our shared commitment to strengthening and expanding this partnership to reach even more people in need,” said WFP Executive Director Cindy McCain.
The partnership has spanned five decades, with one of its most notable milestones occurring during the global financial crisis of 2008.
At that time, Saudi Arabia announced a historic and generous $500 million grant to WFP to help continue its relief projects and provide food to millions affected by rising food prices.
In 2014, Saudi Arabia also contributed over $200 million to supply food for displaced families in Iraq, as well as refugees from Syria in neighboring countries, and those from South Sudan and Somalia.